Dakota is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States.

Other routes include Winona County Road 12, the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive.

Nearby places include Winona, Dresbach, Nodine, La Crescent, La Crosse, Onalaska, and Great River Bluffs State Park.

It was laid out in 1855 and developed in 1859 by Nathan Brown, who came to Minnesota in 1847, had a stockyard, and ran a ferry service to Wisconsin.

29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on CPKC tracks, but makes no stop.

The nearest station is located in La Crosse, 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast.